Overview
South Pass Block 24 Facility #1 is an operational oil extraction facility located near Venice, Louisiana, in the Gulf of Mexico. It is part of the United States' extensive offshore oil infrastructure.
South Pass Block 24 Facility #1 is an oil extraction facility located in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 15 miles south of Venice, Louisiana, in Plaquemines Parish. The facility is operational and contributes to the United States' domestic oil production, operating under federal offshore regulations. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), which oversees offshore oil and gas activities to ensure safety and environmental protection. As an offshore extraction site, it is subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, which mandates spill prevention and response plans. The environmental context of the South Pass Block 24 area includes the Mississippi River Delta and adjacent coastal wetlands, which are ecologically sensitive. Offshore oil extraction in this region involves risks such as potential oil spills and impacts on marine life, but operators are required to implement best practices for spill prevention and response.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Gulf of Mexico near the Mississippi River Delta, an ecologically sensitive area with rich marine biodiversity and coastal wetlands. Offshore oil extraction here carries inherent risks of oil spills and habitat disruption, but operations are regulated under BSEE and EPA guidelines to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
South Pass Block 24 Facility #1 is located in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 15 miles south of Venice, Louisiana, in Plaquemines Parish.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from offshore wells in the Gulf of Mexico.
Offshore oil extraction is regulated by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforce safety, environmental, and spill prevention standards.
Environmental risks include oil spills, which can harm marine ecosystems and coastal habitats. Operators must have spill response plans and adhere to regulations to mitigate these risks.
The Gulf of Mexico is a major oil-producing region for the United States, with extensive offshore infrastructure supporting domestic energy supply.
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